wa|ter-ham|mer

wa|ter-ham|mer
1. the concussion of water in a pipe when its flow is suddenly stopped, or when live steam is admitted.
2. the sound of this, typically a sharp thump or series of thumps.
wa|ter-ham|mer «WT uhr HAM uhr, WOT-», intransitive verb.
(of a pipe or system of pipes) to give off a sharp thump or series of thumps, from concussion of water or live steam.

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